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A wildfire expanded overnight across rural districts, forcing evacuation orders as crews battled intense flames and shifting winds. Local shelters reported rising demand for basic supplies, while investigators began assessing the fire’s origin.
City officials announced a temporary suspension of outdoor events and cautioned residents to conserve water amid strained resources. Emergency responders conducted door-to-door notifications in affected neighborhoods, focusing on vulnerable residents and livestock facilities.
Schools in several affected areas announced closures for the week as evacuations continued and power outages were reported in outage maps. Authorities urged the public to monitor official channels for updates and to avoid nonessential travel in the region.